Civil Beat Law Center Fellowship

The Law Center has a fellowship position to train a recent law school graduate in open government advocacy.

Position Description

The Law Center seeks applicants for a one-year full-time fellowship position to start in September 2017. The fellow reports to the Executive Director and will participate fully in the Law Center’s advocacy efforts. The Law Center’s efforts range widely and have included informal drafting assistance and advice for requesters; educational lectures, presentations, and materials; representing clients in litigation; guidance and concern letters to government agencies; and occasional lobbying. Once up-to-speed on applicable law, a fellow will be expected to think proactively about projects that advance the Law Center’s mission.

Responsibilities

Primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Trial court and appellate litigation work, including research and drafting pleadings

Fact research, legal analysis, and drafting to investigate and respond to transparency concerns

Public speaking

Tracking legislation

Responding to calls to the Law Center’s hotline

Qualifications

Admitted to or applicant for the Hawai`i bar

Excellent legal research skills

Able to communicate complex legal issues clearly and succinctly

Interest in promoting open government

Self-motivated and detail-oriented

Integrity and strong interpersonal skills

Travel may be required

Preference for applicants interested in practicing law in Hawai`i

Preference for applicants with less than 3 years post-law school experience

No prior knowledge of public records or open meetings laws required

Compensation

The salary for the 2017-18 fellowship is $55,000 with access to a competitive benefits package.

Application

Submit a cover letter, résumé, writing sample (no more than 10 pages), law school transcript, and contact information for three references by e-mail to info@civilbeatlawcenter.org or by regular mail to Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest, 700 Bishop Street, Suite 1701, Honolulu, HI 96813. Disclose in your cover letter the extent to which others had substantial involvement in drafting or revising the writing sample.

Deadline

E-mailed or postmarked no later than April 3, 2017

The Law Center is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Have questions about public records, open meetings, or other government transparency issues?
Contact the Law Center at 808-531-4000 or info@civilbeatlawcenter.org.

The Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest is an independent organization created with funding from Pierre Omidyar, who is also publisher and CEO of Honolulu Civil Beat.